This inherent fundamental human right is protected under section 9 (1) of the Constitution, which states: “Except with his own consent, a person shall not be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of conscience, including freedom of thought and of religion, freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom, either alone or in a community with others, and both in public and in private, to manifest and propagate his religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice and observance.” It is stipulated that the consent of the guardian of a juvenile is required before he receives religious instruction or can be involved in any religious ceremony or observance in cases where the juvenile is detained in any prison or correctional institution.
Este derecho humano fundamental está protegido en virtud del párrafo 1 del artículo 9 de la Constitución que dice así: "A menos que dé su consentimiento, no se podrá entorpecer el ejercicio por una persona de la libertad de conciencia, que comprende la libertad de pensamiento y de religión, la libertad de escoger su religión o creencias y la libertad, individualmente o en compañía de otros, y en público y en privado, de manifestar y propagar su religión o creencias en el culto, la instrucción, la práctica y la observancia".